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Ondonga Salt Ban Sparks Constitutional Clash | Namibia News
Ondonga Traditional Council is sparking national controversy after chairperson John Walenga declared it taboo for women to enter the Ondonga salt pan — a claim that’s ignited fierce backlash from human rights groups who say it’s discriminatory and unconstitutional. The uproar began when a female councilor from Khomas visited the site during an exchange program, and footage of her holding salt went viral. Walenga accuses regional councilors of disrespect by taking visitors without permission, even alleging they collected salt illegally. Now, the traditional authority is investigating and…
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